AFTER 34 years of dedicated service, Meredith Ryan has been recognised for her incredible work with FAWNA. Meredith received the NSW Wildlife Council’s “Wildlife Rehabilitator Award”, during the council’s 20th anniversary event on Friday 28 November. NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Heritage and the Environment Penny Sharpe, presented the inaugural award to Meredith, for […]

SINCE 2023 a free mobile phone app has been revolutionising how the NSW community can provide potentially lifesaving assistance when someone goes into cardiac arrest. The GoodSAM app allows individuals to register their willingness to help provide simple chest compressions by listing their details, location and any clinical or first aid training they may have. […]

Santa checks if Ian is naughty or nice. All photos: supplied. Val Mudford Secretary with Gary and Jenny cutting the cake. Gary Hanna and Mrs Waldron hold the trophy with pride. A game of limbo enjoyed by Cathy, Coach Sorrell and Volunteer Tracey. Raffle prize winner Jaci with raffle organiser Jack. WAUCHOPE Port Macquarie Riding […]

Big smiles and big hearts. All photos: supplied. Strolls and connection. Stories shared with the young. Students bring joy to the wise. HERITAGE Christian School students built weekly connections with local seniors during the final school term of the year, through the Stronger Together intergenerational program. The program brought young people and residents together across […]

THE Nurtured Village Hampers charitable organisation was founded in 2019 with the goal of bringing back the concept of a supporting village. Their mission statement is, “forging connectedness in early parenthood to create nationwide change for maternal mental health.” The local chapter covers Port Macquarie, Bonny Hills, North Haven, Laurieton, Dunbogan and Wauchope. In the […]

WITH the summer season well underway, emergency services are urging the community to prioritise safety and take simple steps to prepare for extreme weather and potential emergencies. Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer said, “Summer is one of the busiest periods for emergency responders, with increased risks of bushfires, storms, floods and water-related incidents. “Agencies […]

YP SPACE has supported vulnerable young people on the Mid North Coast for the past 40 years. The organisation provides crisis accommodation, transitional support, outreach, and case management services for more than 300 young people each year. As the festive season approaches, CEO Andrea Davidson said the service will increase outreach and wellbeing checks. “The […]

Lynda and Bob on their wedding day in 1965. Photo: supplied. 60 years later, celebrating their anniversary at Sails Resort. Photo: supplied. SURROUNDED by family and a whole lot of love, Bob and Lynda Ritchie celebrated 60 years of marriage at Sails Resort on Saturday 27 November. With not a dry eye in sight, they […]

Occupational therapist April O’Neill, support worker Nicole Ball and support coordinator Jemah Moss with Michael Lord. Michael Lord patrolling Flynn’s Beach. Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer, Michael Lord, and Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan. SURF lifesaver Michael Lord has achieved a huge milestone: his first patrol of Flynns Beach in a Magic Mobility 4WD wheelchair. […]